I met a gentleman at a social event recently who asked me what I did for a living. A detailed and accurate answer would be: “I’m the author ... Read More
Family Caregiver
How To Help Your Loved One Recover From An Eating Disorder
When we dismiss an issue that is affecting the Black community as a “white problem,”we lose the opportunity to dissect and gain power over ... Read More
Coping With Low Vision
Here's eye-opening news: Currently, 4.2 million Americans ages 40 and older are visually impaired. Of these, 3 million have low vision. By ... Read More
How Caregivers Can Help Multiple Myeloma Patients Manage 6 Common Problems
Sometimes multiple myeloma patients can’t afford to hire a round-the-clock caretaker to monitor their condition at home. For patients with a ... Read More
Doctors Reveal Racial Bias In Their Body Language When It Comes To Dying Black Patients
A doctor's body language may reveal racial bias against seriously ill black patients, a new study suggests. The finding could help ... Read More
What Tia Mowry ‘Nose’ For Sure About Protecting Her Family [VIDEO]
It's been over 20 years since we were introduced to Tia Mowry as half of the talented twinster duo on the comedy "Sister, Sister." We've ... Read More
Elder Care: The New Segregation
People typically need some form of elder care as they age. All too frequently the quality and location of that care is segregated along ... Read More
Worse Than Flu: Protecting Your Baby This Season From RSV
Coming down with the flu this season may not be the worst thing to expect, especially if you care for a small child or elderly adult. ... Read More
Anonymous But Not Alone: NAMI’s Mental Health App Is A Breath Of Fresh A.I.R.
Despite the fact that nearly 60 million people in the U.S. are currently suffering from mental illness, many still feel all alone in their ... Read More
Knowing The Cause Of Pneumonia Is Critical For Older Adults
Viruses cause more pneumonia-related hospitalizations among American adults than bacteria, although the cause of the lung infection is ... Read More
The Hidden Costs Of Caregiving
According to the the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP (2012), 65.7 million caregivers make up 29 percent of the US adult population ... Read More
How To Prevent Caregiver Burnout
The importance of remembering to, and prioritizing caring for yourself – especially when caring for others - cannot be overstated. You must ... Read More
